When Facebook Sucks a Little

[MsDemeanor]

Originally Posted by adorable

The other disturbing thing was the WAY that he was bitching. We have some pretty clear cut rules about the way things are done here. There are good reasons for them. He clearly violates the ones that he doesn't think matter. We are dealing with people's money. We are dealing with people. Lots of people. Lots of money.

I also found out that he is planning on moving in a couple of months. That was good to know.

He may be moving, but he's screwed himself with any potential employers who check his facebook page.

[Miss Scarlett]

It seems that many people, for whatever reason, are not very careful what they put on sites like Facebook and MySpace. We use info from those 2 sites, Twitter and several others as evidence in nearly every case these days. Employers, schools, etc. check people out on these sites and on the web all the time. I routinely check clients, opposing parties, potential witnesses, etc. for every case we take. I also check myself regularly to see what is out there and remove what I can.

Last month a young woman here in Charlotte lost her job because of what she posted on her Facebook page. She worked in a local restaurant and some customers stayed way past lunch, meaning she had to stay late and then left her a small tip. Needless to say she was annoyed and shared her feelings on her Facebook page.

According to the story in our local paper: "The managers at XXXXX called her in a day or two later, she says. They showed her a copy of her Facebook comments and told her she was being fired for violating company policy against speaking disparagingly about customers. A XXXXX official said she also violated a second policy against casting the restaurant in a negative light on social networks."

After this story ran it took on a life of its own (as seems to be the norm these days). Then the young woman complained, in the media, about all the media attention and asked for people to stop talking about it. An interesting request given that she was the one who contacted the media to report the incident in the first place. Wonder if she (or anyone else) learned anything from this?????

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/201...tress-her.html

[Medusa]

My BOSS friended me on Facebook about 3 weeks ago.

I havent friended him back yet and am feeling kinda guilty about it.

[Cowboi]

Originally Posted by Medusa

My BOSS friended me on Facebook about 3 weeks ago.

I havent friended him back yet and am feeling kinda guilty about it.

My OR manager friended me. I accepted, then later deleted her. I dont think she ever knew!!! roflmao

[Julie]

Originally Posted by Medusa

My BOSS friended me on Facebook about 3 weeks ago.

I havent friended him back yet and am feeling kinda guilty about it.

Which is why I have two (really four lol) accounts. My personal one, which my friends are on and my work one. I certainly could not have my work and personal intermingle... ever!

[Waldo]

Originally Posted by InfiniteFemme

Which is why I have two (really four lol) accounts. My personal one, which my friends are on and my work one. I certainly could not have my work and personal intermingle... ever!

Part of me really understands this and I'm not in any way judging you for doing what you feel you need to do. But on the other hand it saddens and frustrates me.

I'd had a Facebook account for a while before I began using it. When I did start using it I only used it to help keep in contact with my long distance girlfriend. I never accepted friend requests from anyone I worked with. Well, actually, anyone at all.

Then slowly I began understanding how important it is for me to live authentically without compartmentalizing different aspects of me. I don't talk about my sex life and I don't bitch about my work (beyond an occasional "man, what a day" comment now and again). Keeping in mind the basic tenets of what is appropriate for public consumption I'm able to navigate both my personal and professional lives. Granted, I don't friend professional contacts whom I've not met in person.

And.... when I really need to keep a comment from someone, or someones I simply filter it with the Facebook tools - for lists, etc.

[adorable]

Originally Posted by Waldo

Part of me really understands this and I'm not in any way judging you for doing what you feel you need to do. But on the other hand it saddens and frustrates me.

I'd had a Facebook account for a while before I began using it. When I did start using it I only used it to help keep in contact with my long distance girlfriend. I never accepted friend requests from anyone I worked with. Well, actually, anyone at all.

Then slowly I began understanding how important it is for me to live authentically without compartmentalizing different aspects of me. I don't talk about my sex life and I don't bitch about my work (beyond an occasional "man, what a day" comment now and again). Keeping in mind the basic tenets of what is appropriate for public consumption I'm able to navigate both my personal and professional lives. Granted, I don't friend professional contacts whom I've not met in person.

And.... when I really need to keep a comment from someone, or someones I simply filter it with the Facebook tools - for lists, etc.

I have one account that includes everyone. I sometimes wish I didn't. Yes, you can control lists and some things keeping them so other people can't see them but facebook (this may shock some of you regular users) doesn't always work right. I like to play games, specifically FV and MW. I like to play them often. There are alot of mystery eggs that go unposted because I don't want some people to see post after post of games - they may assume that I have some sort of a problem - which of course is untrue. I can stop playing them whenever I want *twitch*.

I understand people and their want for seperate pages. I would also like to friend my other self so I can get more gifts and help myself during boss fights. Oh, and unwither my crops and feed my chickens.

[RockOn]

I am not a fan of Facebook. I tried it and it was fun to begin with but then it started requiring too much everyday maintenance to keep up with everyone's postings and remarks. Then, if I neglected or accidentally overlooked someone's post and did not respond, they would get their feelings hurt.

Facebook is a total waste of my time.

I can see where it has caused many people much trouble. Same goes for other similar sites too. I would rather meet a friend face to face for dinner than spend endless hours on Facebook jockeying to be the most clever, the smartest, etc. one in my little group. Maybe if I did not work then I might feel differently - who knows??? Anyway, I know I am much better in person with people than I am in any given online situation. Really not too good online at all. One bad choice in my wording (might be just one typed word) can pull me into typing for hours trying to explain that is not what I meant. It is very frustrating for me when I have hurriedly chosen a wrong word in my description of something. But then, that is just me and my take on things.

[Greyson]

I tried Facebook for about a week, maybe. I was bombarded with Farm Animal stuff. I keep my account primarily dormant. When I am doing research and know maybe Facebook can help, I reactivate my account, go in, do my business and reset my account to "Deactivate."